318 in my XJ
04-24-2015, 08:04 AM
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318 in my XJ
I want to get some opinions on dropping a 318 Mopar Engine into my 96 XJ. the one im looking at already had the camshaft for the 4x4.
04-24-2015, 08:31 AM
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Im sure if i cant i can find someone who can. Im just dreaming right now. i want a v8 in my XJ. And i figured if im going to do that i want the old muscle sound and feel as well. I can take it to a custom shop and pay an arm and a leg if need be.
04-24-2015, 09:05 AM
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If that's the case use a SBC for the swap and make all the HP you would ever want cheaper by far than the old 318 and smaller in size. There are a lot of swap kits for the Chevy engines and trans swaps by far.
04-24-2015, 09:51 AM
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A 5.2 (318) from a zj would actually be a really easy swap and I'm sure the motor mounts could be modified to work in xj. Just grab complete trans motor wiring harness and computer. Be a lot cheaper than adapting a Chevy. 318s can be built for good power.
My opinion though.. built a 4.0 stroker and have same power as 318 with less weight and effort.
My opinion though.. built a 4.0 stroker and have same power as 318 with less weight and effort.
04-24-2015, 12:36 PM
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There is a guy on my local forum that did one. Never seen it. Mine has a small block Chevy and have been dding it for 2 years.
BTW, those 4.0's are heavy. It was heavier than my small block.
BTW, those 4.0's are heavy. It was heavier than my small block.
04-24-2015, 01:58 PM
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I'm sure your Chevy motor may be lighter.. maybe but 5.2 + trans not so much.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f13/c...topics/1253591
Really though its about the effort involved. Stroker all the way.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f13/c...topics/1253591
Really though its about the effort involved. Stroker all the way.
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04-24-2015, 08:35 PM
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04-25-2015, 01:36 AM
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Like said a small block chevy or ls will be a easier swap you can buy all the swap parts today for it.And as far as power hp pre penny a small block chevy is hard to beat.
04-25-2015, 01:48 AM
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Money is no object? Then throw a checkbook at it. Post up results of your build.
I have a 4.6 stroker. Love it.
Wouldn't mind a vortec swap someday...maybe next build...
Money is no object? Then throw a checkbook at it. Post up results of your build.
I have a 4.6 stroker. Love it.
Wouldn't mind a vortec swap someday...maybe next build...
04-25-2015, 02:03 PM
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In the end it's still just lipstick on a pig. You say money is no object, so grab your checkbook and talk to Lingenfelters, have them make something special.
http://www.lingenfelter.com/
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Oh Hell yes, all they will ask is to "Show me the MONEY"!!!